Working with the U of A's Heat Resilience Initiative, this student will assist communities in developing heat action roadmaps to determine and communicate the local impacts of extreme heat, assess their capacity to respond, and design a locally tailored blueprint for heat resilience.
RISE Internships
Interested in applying for a RISE Internship?
Browse through the list below to find out more information about each internship opportunity.
Review the internship description for instructions on how to apply.
RISE internship opportunities are available to both Graduate and Undergraduate students.
All RISE applicants must be active UArizona students.
Internship List
Deadline: November 9, 2025
The Native Plant Program Internship with Borderlands Restoration Network offers hands-on experience in native plant propagation, seed collection, and ecological restoration. Based in Patagonia, AZ, this internship is ideal for students passionate about conservation, restoration ecology, or sustainable land management. Interns will work alongside professionals to support biodiversity and learn practical skills in native plant care and seed processing.
Deadline: November 16, 2025
Interns assist the Conservation Science Director with maintaining CSDP’s wildlife camera photo database to help translate community science into tangible conservation outcomes. Interns will gain knowledge in community science program management, photo database management, image analysis software, and wildlife species identification.